What if you could get WiFi and school tuition in exchange for your plastic trash?
You can — at a visionary social enterprise called Plastic Bank, which is not only improving...
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Will these 6 illusions trick you?
How much do you trust your eyes? Put them to the test, and see if you’ll get tricked by these 6...
4 simple exercises to strengthen your attention and reduce distractibility
Our attention gets hijacked by everything from the stress in our lives to the ding of our...
How 10 everyday items were invented
Have you ever wondered where the idea for a rubber glove came from? What about super glue? Or...
4 simple tips on how to practice effectively (in TED-Ed GIFs)
Mastering any physical skill takes practice. Practice is the repetition of an action with the...
6 creative activities to try out now that school’s over
Summer’s here, and it’s time for students to finally take a breath after a seemingly endless...
What advice do you wish you’d gotten when you graduated from college? 25 TED speakers answer
Whether you put on your cap and gown last week — or last century — these honest answers can give...
5 myths from around the world
Myths serve a profound role in cultures and traditions around the world, anchoring us to a...
Why video games shouldn’t freak parents out
An advocate for educational video games realizes that our kids might actually learn more from...
The fascinating reason that children write letters backwards
Hint: it has something to do with why we believe the earth is flat until we’re taught otherwise...
Top 5 most popular literature & language TED-Ed Lessons
If you’re ready to level up your working knowledge of literature and language, check out these...
Host a TED-Ed Student Talks showcase event
Students participating in the TED-Ed Student Talks groups are celebrating their TED-Ed Talks by...
A scientist explores the mysteries of the gut-brain connection
Sacha Vega/iStock The brain in your head and the one in your gut are always exchanging info. But...
Too many teachers in the US are struggling to get by. Here’s what we can do to help.
We entrust teachers with the world’s most important job: educating our kids, says researcher and...
Top 5 most popular business & economics TED-Ed Lessons
Are you interested in learning more about how money gets its value, or how economic bubbles...
TED-Ed Weekend: Students share their ideas at TED HQ
Are you a student with an idea worth spreading? TED-Ed Weekend is just like the annual TED...
Why dance is just as important as math in school
Dance — and physical activity — should have the same status in schools as math, science and...
Three ways to help any kid be more creative
The world’s problems demand bold, new solutions, so today’s children need to develop open, agile...
12 TED-Ed Lessons to celebrate World Poetry Day
Some things are best expressed by poets. To recognize the unique ability of poetry, UNESCO...
How to exercise when it’s the last thing you want to do
Wise ideas from psychology, behavioral economics, business — and even activism — to get you...
5 simple tips to help you have a real conversation with a teen
Wenting Li A quick guide to get beyond “Fine” and “Whatever,” from child psychologist Shelja...
Top 5 most popular health TED-Ed Lessons
If you’re interested in building healthy habits this year and beyond, check out this playlist of...
Practical money advice from a self-taught financial advisor
Curtis Carroll turned his life around in San Quentin by learning the stock market, and now he’s...
5 TED-Ed Lessons to watch on World Wildlife Day
Five years ago, the United Nations declared March 3rd as World Wildlife Day in hopes of creating...